The Skunkies team just sent me over a batch of their latest updated product a few weeks back – and I am loving the upgrades they have made.
For those of you that have not heard of Skunkies, they are a scented insert you place inside your soccer cleats or bag that are designed to eliminate odor and absorb moisture, which helps prevent bacteria. Basically, they are the ideal solution if your bag or soccer cleats stink!
We first tested the Skunkies in October of 2009 when the product had just been launched. I have consistently used them since that time in my soccer bag and I regard them as one of the best solutions if you suffer from smelly shoes/cleats. The best thing about this new version is that they smell fantastic! I’m not sure how the Skunkies team came up with the scent but I love it. Add to that some new designs and they are a product worth considering. I recommend ordering a pair (for $5.99) when you buy a new pair soccer cleats – they will keep your boots smelling good and for the price that can be well worth it!
Giveaway
Of course, we made sure we got a few extra pairs sent over to giveaway to readers – so I have 4 pairs up for grabs right now. If you are interested in getting your name in the running to win, all you need to do leave a comment below answering the following question:
Do you soccer cleats smell? If so, what do they smell like? (keep it clean!!)
I will pick 5 winners on Friday (Jan 28th), normal rules apply and open to US residents only.
YES!! they smell like rotten tofu that was forgotten in the refrigerator for a month… with a slight hint of moldy cheese
My cleats smell like lasagna. I know lasagna smells good for dinner, but why do my feet stink of lasagna?
i like the design on them!!!
My old cleats smelled so bad that my mom put them in the washer!!! My cleats were ruined. T T
I need the Skunkies so my new pair of cleats don't die in the washer as well.
You know that smell that one friend has. You know he's your buddy and your go to guy when you need someone to practice footy with, except he really smells after. Yeah, my cleats reak of that lol.
my cleats smell like 5 years of sweat and mud mixed with a little bit of line paint grass and rubber from artificial turfs
Absolutely. It seems that my boots and my feet tend to get together and fathom what surprise they'll leave me when I leave the pitch… I would say their favorite would be the infamous sweaty rotten egg with a hint of egg nog… However my favorite would have to be the imitation of mama's homemade pizze!
My cleats smells like a rotten egg. Like hot springs!!! It is not even funny. Since my team's field is covered with geese poop, it smells even worse! i need this clean my cleats?!?! haha
I have a pair that's 9 years old and yes, they smell pretty bad since they've been in the rain multiple times without being properly aired out! I learned my lesson though and put all my newer shoes to dry after I use them. Taking the insoles out helps greatly as well. My soccer bag is fine usually… that is, until I put my used shinguards in there, almost considering getting another pair to alternate. Even after washing, one use and they smell like death's smelly cousin!
HELL YA IT SMELLS, SMELLS LIKE THAT BEAUTIFUL GRASS WE PLAY ON EXCEPT AFTER A WHILE IT DOESN'T SMELL LIKE GRASS AND ONLY LIKE Gattuso after a game !!
my cleats smell like Uranus (the planet)
After a game, I often look down at my cleats and say:
"You cleats" smell like the dreams and desires of damsels and dudes, dashing and dribbling and scoring and shooting!
Yet often they get quite stinky and smelly (to boot,) but they're still all that and more, and despite their odor, quite good!
Now if only I didn't have to hide them in the mudroom!
My cleats smell like sour yeast that has been developing foul bacteria in a warm room for a month. Then imagine the texture of the inside of a shoe after dropping live fish in them and letting them swim around. U have my cleats after practice
IT SMELLED SOOOOO BAD MY MOM KICKED ME OUT OF THE HOUSE!
*I WAS HUUUUUUNGRY….. *
yes… my cleats smell like rotten roses :p
When will the winners be announced?
My daughter has PUTRID cleats and Keeper gloves so i would like to try them for BOTH!! Has anyone really tried them and they work???
would love to try them out!
My daughter's cleats smell like aged provolone cheese! I hope these work; I will give it a try.
I have 5 people in my family playing soccer. Their cleats smell so bad. Before I figured out that the smell was coming from their shoes, I thought the cats decided to use the bathroom by the shoes. Ugh – so bad. I’m tempted the buy the Shunkies. We tried the deodorizing balls this season – it worked OK for a bit, but I can smell it when they are not in their respected shoes.